The most student-focused guide to legal ethics, encouraging questioning, reflection and discussion to develop a personal response to ethical issues. Who would or should defend a potential murderer in court? How do professions regulate themselves? Is 'no win-no fee' an ethical system? Where is the line in a 'suitable' client-advocate relationship? Jonathan Herring provides a clear and engaging overview of legal ethics, highlighting that the issues surrounding professional conduct are not always black and white and raising interesting questions about how lawyers act and what their role entails. Key topics, such as confidentiality, negligence, and fees are covered, with references throughout to the professional codes of conduct. Features throughout the textbook to aid student learning include: - Highlighting of key cases, principles, and definitions - Inclusion of a variety of viewpoints through coverage of cases, popular media, and scholarly articles - Use of 'digging deeper' and 'alternative viewpoint' boxes which encourage critical reflection and better understanding of key theories and topics - Extracts from the professional handbooks and codes of conduct are explained in detail in 'Follow the code' boxes New to this edition: - Updated content in light of new editions of professional guidance - New material on use of social media - Examination of developments in professional ethics regarding sexual misconduct - Greater focus and coverage on the importance of diversity Digital formats and resources The 3rd edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks

"Review from previous edition "Everything is well explained; everything is easy to follow; very pertinent to today's ever-changing world."" - Ayesha Riaz, University of Greenwich

"This textbook allows students the opportunity to put questions of legal ethics into real life situations, challenging them to think about what they would do." - Lucinda Griffiths, University of Kent

"The overall structure and communication of information within the text is excellent, which has made it by far the most student-cited text in seminars." - Dr Alex Green, University of York

"A great introduction to legal ethics for LLB students. The 'scandal' and 'what would you do' exercises are engaging and the material is presented in an accessible way." - Lisa Spirakes, University of East London